Discharge of Firearm Utah - Criminal Defense Lawyer Salt Lake
Under
Utah law, discharging a firearm can be a criminal offense under some
circumstances. If you are facing prosecution for discharging a firearm
or for other criminal charges, Stephen Howard can help ensure that your
rights are protected. As an experienced Utah criminal defense attorney,
he has a record of success in defending clients facing firearms charges
and many other criminal offenses in Utah. He has a record of
achieving real results for his clients. Contact us today to schedule an
initial consultation with Stephen Howard.
Elements of a Firearm Discharge Criminal Case in Utah
Under the Utah criminal code, section 76-10-508, it is a crime to
discharge a firearm from an automobile or other vehicle. The
same section of the Utah criminal code also prohibits shooting a gun
"from, upon, or across any highway" as well as shooting at road signs,
railroad equipment or facilities, communications equipment including
lines, poles or other transmission equipment and also within certain
distances from houses and other buildings. Although this section of the Utah criminal code designates this charge as a
misdemeanor,
there are circumstances under which discharging a gun can be filed as a felony.
Utah Code 76-10-508.1 creates
felony
penalties for discharging a firearm under a variety of circumstances.
If the firearm is discharged in the direction of any person, vehicle,
or "habitable structure" then felony penalties can apply.
Possible Penalties for a Conviction for Discharging a Firearm in Utah
Whether
you are facing felony or misdemeanor prosecution, prosecutors and
judges take all firearms charges seriously. A felony conviction for
unlawful discharge of a firearm under Utah Code 76-10-508.1 is
punishable by a prison term of not less than three years. Depending on
whether injuries are caused as a result of the firearm discharge,
maximum penalties can be imposed for terms of up to 5 years, 15 years,
or potentially life in prison. A misdemeanor conviction for unlawful
discharge of a firearm under Utah Code 76-10-508 is punishable by up to
six months in jail.
Finding a Utah Criminal Defense Attorney in Salt Lake City
Stephen
Howard is an experienced
Utah
criminal defense attorney who represents clients charged with
firearms violations and other criminal offenses throughout the state.
His
track record
speaks for itself. If you are facing criminal prosecution for
the unlawful discharge of a firearm, you need an
experienced criminal
defense lawyer on your side.
Based in Salt Lake City,
criminal defense lawyer Stephen Howard offers
legal services to clients throughout Utah. If you have been
charged with a crime,
contact
us to learn how Stephen Howard can help you.

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